Shingrix User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Vir...
• August 19, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I had my first Shingrix dose morning of 8/14. That night, I had a very sore arm to move or touch, severe abdomen pain, and a low-grade fever. On 8/15, the same symptoms and a very hot arm to the touch. Morning of 8/16, a rash appeared on my arm and was so painful to the touch and my arm was very feverish. On 8/17, the rash more than doubled and cluster blisters started to appear, along with a stiff, sore shoulder and neck. On 8/18, the rash spread from elbow to shoulder, now looking purple where it originally started. I went back to the doctor's office, they put me on cephalexin in case it's an infection. On 8/19, new cluster blisters appeared on the back of my shoulder and still burning sensations under the skin with feverish heat. I read it can't be shingles, but it feels like it and looks like it, only it started at the injection site and is spreading to my spine."

• Hun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "This is so bad, it is scaring me from taking the second shot. It's been three weeks tomorrow, and I still feel horrible. I was so dizzy I almost fell in the shower the day after, and that went on for a good week. I could not sleep for two nights due to arm pain. I have also had chills and fever, pounding headaches, and nightmares. One night last week, I suddenly felt like I was suffocating. I am still so fatigued I cannot stand more than a few minutes at a time without feeling like I am going to collapse. I also get shooting pains all the way down into my wrist, back, and collarbone. I am afraid I will never feel better. I have never had a reaction to any vaccine before."

• Ace...
• January 4, 2021

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I got the Shingrix injection in August 2020, worse mistake of my life. I’m a 57-year-old female who up until now has been very active. Since the injection, I’ve been living with extreme arm pain, throbbing, shooting pain down my arm, numbness in my hand, can’t sleep, extreme fatigue, constant headache, and can’t sleep. I’ve been going to a specialist to figure out what I can do about the symptoms. I haven’t been able to work due to the pain. This is going on 5 months, and I’m miserable, can’t lift my arm up past my waist without extreme pain. I wish the provider would have told me about the possible side effects before getting the injection, and I would not have gotten it."

• CLa...
• August 9, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Took first (and last) vaccination on Friday 8/8/20 at around 1:30. All was fine until Saturday morning ~2 a.m. Woke up chilling, shaking with fever. Suffered through the night, and all day Saturday felt like death. Body aches, fever, fatigue. Had a diet of extra strength Tylenol and ibuprofen. By the way, the ibuprofen seemed to work best for me. Woke up some time early morning Sunday, aches gone, fever gone, still pretty fatigued. Arm feels like it’s been run over by a truck. Just know that you could be out for a couple of days after this vaccine. I have a friend who, except for a sore arm, was unaffected. God bless!"

• Kon...
• February 20, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Oct. 7 - 1st dose. I got ALL the side effects! They started within 6 hours: headache and stomachache. By bedtime, I had chills, shivering, fever, and aches - lasted 3 whole days. Injection site pain a week. Feb. 17 - 2nd dose. Contacted Shingrix pharmacist who said the 2nd dose reaction is worse than the 1st and emailed me a copy of their drug studies info. 2nd dose reaction is tremendously better. I strongly believe it is because I stayed ahead of the side effects. 1½ hours after getting the shot, I took 400mg of Advil as a preventative measure. I took it EVERY 6 hours around the clock to stay ahead of any headache, chills, fever, etc. I did not miss taking Advil or go past 6 hours. In 4 hours, my eyes were tired and very slight headache. 1st night mild chills a little before it was time to take Advil. Next day very tired and my head felt wonky. No fever, shivering, or stomachache. The injection site hurts A LOT! I hope this info helps. Good luck!"

• SIG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "My husband and I both had the first Shingrix vaccine on 8/21/19. He had some arm pain; I could not move my arm after a few hours, and it lasted several weeks. I developed a giant red welt. Only dealt with pain the first time. We had the second injection yesterday around 5:00 pm. By 8:00, I could barely move my arm. By 11:00, I started getting the chills and fever of 102.4. I took ibuprofen, and it knocked the fever down enough so my teeth stopped chattering, and I could attempt sleep. Woke up today with a raging headache; every joint in my body hurts; my stomach is upset, and the fever is still here at 101.5. I’d say I had the flu, but the timing is far too coincidental. Hubby, again, is only feeling arm pain. As awful as this is, it does not hold a candle to shingles! I watched my mother suffer for MONTHS with shingles. She was so miserable in pain, no clothing could touch her legs. I don’t wish that on my worst enemy (well...)."

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2020

"I just had my first shot of Shingrix on Friday, July 31, 2020. Painless shot, but six hours later, went into extreme chills, which turned into hot and cold sweats for approximately 24 hours. Also, extreme muscle pain in the entire body with a very painful injection site. The feverish symptoms broke at approximately 1:00 am Sunday morning. It is now 4:00 pm Sunday afternoon. I'm having hot/cold flashes with extreme dizziness and just a feeling of being out of sorts with my body. I just took a Benadryl an hour ago, but no remedy for my symptoms. Side note: I am allergic to bees, wasps, etc. I swear that I thought it was the end of me. I will NOT be getting the second dose."

• Bro...
• January 10, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I’ve had mild psoriasis for 35 years that’s been static and isolated to my lower legs. At 62, I got my 1st Shingrix injection on 7/3/19. My arm was sore, but no big deal. The injection site was fine. The following week, I noticed a rash on my right thigh that looked like shingles. I went to my PCP and was given a prescription for Triamcinolone Acetonide. I received my 2nd injection on 9/11/19. I broke out in a chickenpox-like rash all over my body. Fluid-filled blisters that itched worse than poison ivy. I went to urgent care and was given Prednisone. As soon as I tapered off the Pred, the rash returned worse than before. I went to a dermatologist and was told the rash was psoriasis. I was given more Pred. Now, 4 months later, I still have horrible open sores and skin peeling off my hands and body. I have learned Shingrix has an adjuvant that kicks up your immune system (not good if you have lupus, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, i.e., an overactive immune system). Further, the adjuvant has never been used in humans before this vaccine."

• Joh...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 3, 2021

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I had both Shingrix vaccinations in 2018 following a shingles outbreak around my right eye. Localized muscle soreness and flu-like symptoms for 3 days following the second jab. I'm currently 64 years old and just received my first COVID jab. Four days later, I developed shingles around my right eye and face for a second time. This time was much worse than the first. I thought the Shingrix vaccine was supposed to prevent or at least help minimize this."

• Daw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "If my doctor or pharmacist had told me about the side effects, I would never have taken this vaccine. It has been 24 hours of nightmare problems, and still getting worse. My arm feels paralyzed. My body is hot all over, and the pain in my joints and muscles is progressing. I cannot sleep more than 20 minutes at a time. There are shooting-like pins and needles pain going through my fingers and toes, and my skin is sore to the touch. I cannot stand up for more than five minutes at a time. When I called my pharmacy, they brushed it off as being normal. I am trying to get an honest answer as to what's in this vaccine. It's hard to believe that we are being led by our healthcare system to take something so harmful and debilitating. Think twice before taking this-who knows what the long-term effects are? I will definitely NOT be taking the second vaccine they recommend."

• SKa...
• September 27, 2019

"My first comment was too long, so I am adding to it so that others can be informed. #2 shot Sept. 2019. This has caused heart palpitations, hyperventilating, dizziness, an overall weird feeling that I can’t really explain, like something is running through my body, creating havoc. Can’t get warm, fully dressed with a thick robe over clothes and 2 blankets. It’s 78 degrees outside and my windows are open. The pharmacist said to take Tylenol. Tylenol does nothing to help! The pharmacist also told me although they carry and administer the vaccine, they don’t openly advertise or promote it because of all the complaints they receive. So medical professionals know this vaccine IS a problem! Is it worth it not to get the shingles? One would have to decide for themselves. I have reported this to the manufacturer and am going to report it to the FDA and CDC. I would advise others to do the same if they have a severe reaction."

• Tat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "First dose of Shingrix in early July was fine. Sore arm at injection site, but nothing more. Yesterday, I had the second dose, and within two hours, I felt like I was hit by a truck - chills, body aches, diarrhea. Low-grade temp. Today is day two - splitting headache. Body aches. Hope it passes by tomorrow. I took this because, as a child, I had chickenpox, and the doctor recommended it as I am more at risk."

• Ann...
• July 30, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "After getting the second Shingrix shot, I developed a swollen tongue, sores in my mouth and lips. A burning sensation on my tongue lingered for days. Episodes of swelling were on and off for no reason. Took Shingrix 4/14/20. Two weeks later, I developed the above symptoms that still occur. Went to 3 MDs, and all are puzzled. Also, BP lower than usual and now off of BP meds. Periods of lightheadedness and chills have diminished, but burning is still present. After looking up severe side effects from Shingrix, I find I have had these problems. Question: What is the duration of this condition?"

• Jop...
• September 3, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Took the shingles vaccine two days ago and the night shivering the first night was wicked. I felt like I was hit by a truck. I still have a deep headache and night chills. I couldn’t lift my arm for about 24 hours. My arm is still very sore, though now I can use it. My whole body felt like I had severe allergies. I did not have a fever."

• Ren...
• September 30, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "First injection resulted in arm soreness, 10 hours later a fever started around 101 degrees, which lasted a day. Not much fun. Second follow-up injection resulted in the same thing. The fever is reminiscent of a flu symptom, not fun at all, but if it prevents a shingles episode, this would have been worth it."

• Hik...
• September 5, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I am a 57-year-old female, 111 lbs. Had the first shot at my doctor's office from my nurse, of Shingrix on Wed, Sept 2. The first day was very hard: extreme pain in the arm, red rash, exhaustion, malaise, confusion. Second day medium hard, today not as bad. Took pain reliever and used ice packs for 72 hours. It’s unlikely that I will do the second shot."

• Lak...
• August 30, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I got my 1st shot on a Thursday, got fever, chills, aching of my entire body, headache, sore arm, and felt awful. My fever went to 102.5, and I alternated ibuprofen and Tylenol. I couldn't sleep and basically felt I had a case of really bad flu. It is Sunday, and I am still running a fever. I am wondering when or if I will feel better. Not anxious to get the 2nd dose in 2 months."

• nes...
• February 16, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Had the 2nd Shingrix shot on 9/9/2019, a bit over 2 months after the 1st. Developed a rash on feet, top and bottom, which is extremely painful, the bottom of my toes split open at the joints. The rash gradually spread up my legs, arms, back, and stomach. Went to a dermatologist in November who told me she wasn't going to 'let' me blame 'it' on the Shingrix shot and gave me triamcinolone acetonide cream, which did nothing. Another dermatologist on 1/21/2020 thought it might be eczema, prescribed fluocinonide cream, which helps, but I still have the rash and am concerned if it will EVER go away, at least the shingles goes away after a few weeks. Other than a mild case of shingles, I've never had a problem like this. The rash is strange, some areas are pin dots of dark red that don't itch, some start as white under the skin welts and turn into red bumps that itch terribly, and some are dry, itchy patches that clump together. I strongly suspect the Shingrix shot caused this, which I consider chronic and life-altering."

• Zuz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "Had injection Sept 19, 2018, at a pharmacy. This is Jan 20, I'm still having severe side effects. The side effects are ringing ears, itchy rashes, hives, joint pain, skin on top of fingers peeling off, tingling sensation in face, leg, and arms. The worst side effect has been the blisters coming on my arms, hands, and legs. I have been to my general doctor, who sent me to an allergist, who sent me to a rheumatologist. I've been on Prednisone 3 different times. I was a healthy, active 66-year-old woman. I feel like I have been robbed of my good health."

• Ra_...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2023

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I’m 35, and I have rheumatoid arthritis. The doctor recommended I get a vaccine before starting a new biologic. I’ve had shingles twice in the past. Only adverse reactions to the pertussis vaccine as a kid. Received Shingrix on 4/17/23. 12 hours later, woke with a high fever, felt delirious, and was on the verge of fainting for three hours. Took ibuprofen and Tylenol, which eventually broke the fever. High pulse 147. Then the throat tightness and itching began. Went to urgent care two days in a row, diagnosed with an adverse immune reaction. Placed on prednisone taper after the second visit, the doctor noted throat irritation and both of my arms swelled with a rash. Extremely fatigued, no appetite, high pulse. Throat tightness persisted with itching. Extremely anxiety provoking. As a result, it’s been two weeks since the vaccine, and throat episodes clearing slowly with less frequency and intensity with each passing day. Prescribed EpiPen in case. Living off antihistamines still."

• Sue...
• September 22, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I'm a healthy 53-year-old. Received my first Shingrix dose 3 months ago. A bit achy and uncomfortable for a day. Had 2nd dose yesterday and had severe joint pain and overall body aches. Miserable night. Still feel rough today. Mainly both arms and hands are very sore. Not much of an appetite."

• Ric...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2021

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "No way on God's green Earth I am getting another injection of this. I have been awake all night. Headache, sweaty, shaky on my feet, tender throat and chest cavity, chills, and none of those side effects are tapering after 15 excruciating hours. Terrible! makes COVID-19 vaccination side effects seem like a day at the beach in comparison. Take this toxic profiteering substance off the market! FDA approval or whatever. Good God!"

• DrN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2019

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I had Zostavax years ago with no problem. Oct 9th '18, I had the 1st Shingrix. It was a painful injection. The next day, my arm was so sore I could hardly move it. I was scheduled to attend a conference that day. I checked into the hotel and went straight to bed. I had fever, chills, and body aches for the next 2 1/2 days. My arm throbbed terribly. The fever, chills, and aches went away, but my arm was sore for 6 weeks. I am a nurse practitioner and believe strongly in the benefits of vaccines, but honestly I am afraid to get the second injection."

• dab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I had my first shot in Sept. Second shot in November right before Thanksgiving, and all things went wrong. Not sure if it is the vaccine or not, but have been trying to find out what is wrong with me since November, and they can't appear to pinpoint anything yet. Had 3 neurologist tests and a 4th next week. I have burning pain in my whole body that wakes me up, nausea, panic attacks. I have double vision also, so don't know if I have another disease or a result of the vaccine. I feel weak, off balance, and the burning pain now even starts when I'm awake and sitting down. Like I said, don't know if it's the vaccine but too many things happened at once. Feels like something in my stomach is eating away my insides. Feel like I'm losing my mind, as the panic attacks are on a daily basis, and as each day goes by, I get weaker."

• Mme...
• February 13, 2020

For Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis "I have the photos that show what a horrible rash I had caused by this vaccination. I have gone to my primary physician about this. In addition to the severe pain and discomfort that I have experienced, my doctor told me that the shingles, as they were so severe, would probably leave scars. That is the least of my worries. My main concern is that I get over this burning pain that I have had consistently for the last 38 days. It has interfered with my life."